Youth Business International
Also known as: The Prince of Wales Youth Business International Limited, The Prince's Youth Business International
Youth Business International is a not-for-profit organisation that leads a global network of independent country initiatives helping young people to start their own business and create employment. Through our network we assist young entrepreneurs, unable to find support elsewhere, with a combination of access to capital, mentoring, and other business development enabling sustainable job creation.
Activities & Mission
Youth Business International is a not-for-profit organisation that leads a global network of independent country initiatives helping young people to start their own business and create employment. Through our network we assist young entrepreneurs, unable to find support elsewhere, with a combination of access to capital, mentoring, and other business development enabling sustainable job creation.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 94% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?
Higher than 36% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 33% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £3,901,000 | £5,149,000 | £4,853,000 | £2,000,000 | £840,000 | 28 / 0 |
| 2023 | £4,584,000 | £4,822,000 | £4,536,000 | £3,248,000 | £1,871,000 | 28 / 0 |
| 2022 | £6,119,000 | £4,988,000 | £4,824,000 | £3,486,000 | £2,098,000 | 26 / 0 |
| 2021 | £2,784,000 | £4,046,000 | £3,851,000 | £2,355,000 | £1,359,000 | 25 / 0 |
| 2020 | £6,611,138 | £6,199,454 | £6,026,261 | £3,616,942 | £887,899 | 26 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Youth Business International
What does Youth Business International do?
Youth Business International is a not-for-profit organisation that leads a global network of independent country initiatives helping young people to start their own business and create employment. Through our network we assist young entrepreneurs, unable to find support elsewhere, with a combination of access to capital, mentoring, and other business development enabling sustainable job creation.
How much income did Youth Business International report in 2024?
Youth Business International reported total income of £3.90m and reported expenditure of £5.15m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Youth Business International?
Youth Business International has a program ratio of 124.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 94% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 829 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Youth Business International registered as a charity?
Youth Business International was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 May 2008 as charity number 1123946. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs Youth Business International?
Youth Business International is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Marta Ewa Krupinska. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Youth Business International operate?
Youth Business International operates across 49 areas, including Armenia, Australia, Bangladesh and 46 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Youth Business International a registered charity?
Yes — Youth Business International is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1123946.
Details
1 Giltspur St
London
EC1A 9DD
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Also Known As
- The Prince of Wales Youth Business International Limited
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- 14 May 2026
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